Practicing relaxation techniques are an important part of your quest for stress management. If your stress is spinning out of control or if you’ve got it under control, you can benefit from learning and using relaxation techniques.
Visualization: Form mental images to take a visual journey to a peaceful, calming place or situation.
Autogenic Relaxation: Use both visual imagery and body awareness to reduce stress.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Focus on slowly tensing and then relaxing each muscle group.
Yoga or Tai Chi: Quiet, precise movements draw focus away from your busy, chaotic day and toward calmness.
Exercise: You will likely find that you’ve forgotten the day’s dilemmas and irritations and concentrate only on your body’s movement
Massage: Helps relax the mind, body and spirit by providing time and space for self.
